Welcome to the Department of Arts and Cultural Industries

The Department
of Arts and Cultural Industries is based on UWE
Bristol's Frenchay Campus. We offer an exciting range of
courses in Creative and Professional Writing, English, English
Language and Linguistics, Film Studies, History and Heritage, and
Media Culture and Creative Design.

A cultural and creative city

Bristol is renowned as an innovative city. The
city’s festival culture forms the backbone of a vibrant arts scene;
and landmarks such as Brunel’s Clifton Suspension Bridge and SS
Great Britain offer glimpses of Bristol’s cultural heritage.

The city and the wider region are also home to
a vast range of cultural and creative industries. In addition to an
array of small and medium-sized enterprises, Bristol is home to
prestigious organisations such as BBC Natural History and Factual
units, Immediate Media Co. and Arnolfini.

There’s always something to experience, and
Bristol's
unique blend of culture ensures it’s a great place to live and
study.

Our courses

Our courses are designed to inspire and
prepare our students for employment or further study after
graduation.

Taught by nationally and internationally
recognised leaders and practitioners in their fields, our courses
are developed to ensure they remain at the cutting edge, offering
the best opportunities and latest knowledge. Research practice
underpins our courses, and we work closely with the private, public
and third sectors so that we have the right expertise to guide and
inspire you.

Our students graduate confident and versatile,
able to pursue a range of
career options. We’re confident that our programmes act as a
great springboard to work and further study.

Our staff

We’re committed to providing the highest
possible standard of teaching. In the 2018 National Student
Survey, we received a 91% overall satisfaction rating,
reflecting the dedication and expertise of staff within the
Department.

Our partners

We bring in professionals from regional and
global organisations such as Watershed Media Centre to
supplement our expertise and provide a wealth of opportunities.
Recent collaborations include the development of a showcase app for
Bristol Parkhive, and
a tourist-information app for Clifton Suspension
Bridge. Students are encouraged to take up these opportunities
to gain work experience and internships, and to provide them with
the essential distinctiveness that employers value.